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Anticipated Shortage

DEXEDRINE SPANSULE

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of DEXEDRINE SPANSULE in Canada?

A shortage of DEXEDRINE SPANSULE 10MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 1, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is DEXEDRINE SPANSULE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

When will DEXEDRINE SPANSULE be available again?

The estimated resolution date (September 18, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2026-09-01

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Closest Matches

APO-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR

Extended-Release

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02481464

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR

Extended-Release

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02448319

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DEXEDRINE SPANSULE

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

15MG · DIN 01924567

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEXEDRINE

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

5MG · DIN 01924516

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE

AA PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02443236

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02566605

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-09-18

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

01924559

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-01

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.